Special Events

Buffet style breakfast!! All you can eat!! Potato pancakes, regular pancakes, french toast, polish sausage, sausage links, ham, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs with ham and peppers, sweet rolls, breads, fruit cups, milk, coffee, tea and juice. $7.00 Adults, $3.00 for children six to twelve, five and under free.

A unique gallery experience. The largest regional fine arts gallery, featuring over 30 juried artists. Come view our selection of affordable fine art and unique gifts in all price ranges.

Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday, Noon-6p.m. and Sunday, Noon-4p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

The Besser Museum for NE MI is proud to present SPACE SCIENCE SATURDAYS. This workshop is for kids ages 9-11 years old, with instructor Mike Stoll and is geared to introduce children to the wonders of outer space through HANDS-ON learning! The workshop will run every Saturday starting Jan. 14 through Feb. 25.

Topics include:

• Our Solar System: Kids will learn about planets and their place in space and discover the difference between comets and asteroids.
• Sun-sational: Kids will learn everything centers around the sun and discover why the Sun is the power source for our planet.
• Starry Night: Students will locate constellations and other familiar stars, learn not all stars are the same (distance, color, age and size) and discover the difference between a nova, super nova and nebula.
• Moon Madness: Students will "travel" to the dark side of the moon and understand the phases of the moon.
• Pioneers of Astronomy: Students will learn about famous discoveries and inventions that advanced our understanding of the universe

Sign-up for a "far-out-time" exploring the universe! Cost for the program is $85 for non-members (15% discount for members) payment must be made in full one week before the first class starts. Students also get to attend the Saturday Planetarium Show for FREE! Space is limited so call today!!

Every Thursday & Friday in February. Thursdays, 9a.m.-Noon & 1p.m.-3:30p.m. and  Fridays, 9a.m-Noon. Let the AARP Tax Preparation Volunteers help you with your taxes. No appointment necessary, first come-first served. Donation based services. Remember to bring: Social Security documents, last year’s income tax return, heat bills for a year, documentation of all income & Medicare Supplemental Insurance papers.

Jim Miller, native Michigan outdoors-man and writer, is one of the nation's leading advocates of the study and application of traditional skills and crafts. Come visit him in the Heritage Center’s exhibits as he builds a scale model of a birch bark canoe and displays traditional hunting and trapping gear.

Every Friday in February. Karen Thompson is back with her popular series looking at the women in the bible.

Local businesses, vendors, annual book sale and so much more! For more info, visit their website at:  http://www.thealpenanews.com/ or call 989-354-3111. See what's new in our business community. Register for door prize drawings all day long, including our Grand Prize! Free admission! Hosted by The Alpena News.

Enjoy a great light lunch as you listen to music by Wade Corpus. Everyone welcome. Cost for those 60 and over is just $2.50, those under 60 pay $5.50.

Door Card and Paper Bingo!! Payout on door cards of $1,200 through out the night! Knights of Columbus progressive is $1,100 if you bingo in 58 balls or less. Come early and enjoy one of our famous K of C Burgers cooked to order. Fresh soups and snacks are also available from our snack bar.

Alpena Community College, Alpena High School, Alpena Cancer Center and Alpena Regional Medical Center Development Council are partnering to host three Alpena “Pink Out” basketball games in February.

The AHS Girl’s Varsity team plays Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. and the AHS Boy’s Varsity play Friday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Alpena Community College Lady Lumberjacks tip off Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m.

The 2012 Hoops for Hope edition t-shirts are available at the ACC Bookstore, AHS Campus Closet and the ARMC Development Department for a minimum donation of $10. A chance of winning a pink gift basket will be given to anyone wearing a Hoops for Hope t-shirt at the designated games, the pink game ball will also be raffled off during each game, with additional raffles and activities. Proceeds from all of the events will benefit the ARMC Mammography Subsidy fund.

With Gerald Schulze of Aperture Studios. Join Gerald for a 4-part photography series in which you will learn different lighting techniques for multiple situations.
Cost: $60
What to bring: A Digital SLR Camera
Preferred Age Range: Any
Level(s): All
Course Description: This class offers an explanation of basic concepts of lighting, types of lighting equipment and modifiers, specific applications, and how to choose based on practicality and affordability. Participants will have the opportunity to work with the instructor to apply ideas and skilled learned in hands-on, practical situations and trouble-shooting scenarios.

Learn about a famous artist each month, then create your own work using the style of that artist. Artist for the month of February is Paul Klee. Everyone welcome to these classes. Donation appreciated to cover cost of materials.

Attend this event and network, help honor the 2011 Outstanding Citizen of the Year, the 2011 Business of the Year, the 2011 Culture Change Agent of the Year and the 2011 Up and Coming Award. Tickets are $30 each and are available the Chamber office.

Start off the new year right by learning organizational skills from Doris Puls. There is no charge for this special presentation. Everyone welcome.

Attention Parents! Your voice matters! Please join us to learn how to effectively speak in public and let your "parent" voice be heard by your community leaders. This meeting includes advocacy training provided by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation and is open to any parents with children12 and under who live in Alpena, Montmorency or Alcona County. Dinner and children's activities are also included.

Please call or email to register: Alpena County: Stacy Levitt-Ruby, 989-595-3626 or rubys@cfsnemi.org; Montmorency County: Lisa Benac-Appelgren, 989-742-2614 or appelgren@cfsnemi.org; Alcona County: Angela Forsythe, 989-884-4276 or forsythea@cfsnemi.org.

A scrumptious Lasagna Dinner prepared by Connie’s Café will be served at 4 p.m., 5:30p.m. and 6:30p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for Kids (12 and under). Advance tickets only by calling 989-354-2640, 989-471-2627 or 989-354-3595. Take outs available by calling 989-354-2640.

Also featuring a Chinese Auction and live dinner music by Kat Tomaszewski.

Mike suffered an aneurysm in early September. He is home recuperating, but still unable to work.

Learn how to handle Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Benefits and retention of assets when a family member enters the hospital. No cost to you for the seminar!  FREE lunch if you register by February 3rd. Seminar presented by Jeff Wingfield, Rysso & Wingfield PLLC.

All women and young women are warmly invited to a morning out. The gathering is hosted by WOVEN (Women of Victory Experiencing Newness), New Life’s ministry for women.

Guest speaker, Colette Bronson, will share on the topic “You Are Blessed in the Midst of Your Enemy”. Her message, based on Psalm 37, is guaranteed to encourage and strengthen you in your faith, and cause you to “lift up your head”.

The meeting will begin with a shared brunch.  There is no cost; for more information contact the church office at 989-354-0095.

Presents.... The Ultimate Tribute Rock n’ Roll Show with Tommy K! They pay tribute to everything from Elvis to Journey! They’re ready to roll into Alpena to rock Northern Michigan in style!

Tickets are $7 each and available at Neiman's or True North Radio on M-32. Find out more on the web at: http://www.alpenanow.com/

All new format this year! Call for details, 989-595-6300.

Come prepared for lots of laughs, as you are audience to our version of the popular game show.  David Usher will be our game host.

Your Alpena/Montmorency;/Alcona Great Start Parent Coalition is hosting a legislative forum to give the parents in our community a chance to speak to our state lawmakers. Senator John Moolenaar and possibly Representative Peter Pettalia will be present. PLEASE join us and use your "parent voice" to ask questions and influence ideas with our state lawmakers.

Say “I Do” again in this very special Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony.  Rev. Karen Thompson will officiate the ceremony.  “Wedding” cake, toasts to sparkling grape juice, and photos of the couples.  Friends and families welcome and encouraged to attend. Please sign up for this special event at our front desk.

Monthly meeting of the Alpena Senior Citizens Center Executive Board of Directors. Meeting is open to the public.

To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org for more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.  Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is partnering with the Black Sheep and Budweiser for a fun evening out on the town. $5 at the door gets you a cider taster tray and maritime festivities including trivia and give-aways! Purchase a sanctuary logo glass and the Black Sheep will give you a discount on the refills! Awesome logo wear – including winter hats and fall jackets – will also be available for sale. All proceeds go to the Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org for more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.  Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.

Learn great nutritional tips from Alpena Regional Medical Center.

Dinner 5p.m., Dancing 6p.m.-9p.m. Extend your Valentine’s Day celebrations this year, and take your Sweetheart to our Sweetheart Dance. You’ll enjoy a delicious smothered pork dinner, and music by Over The Hill Band.  Tickets just $5 per person. That’s a great price for an evening of fun and dining.

BBQ Meatballs, Baked Chicken, Beef Roll-ups. Games, Raffles, Live and Silent Auctions, Guns, Bows, Wildlife Prints, Ladies and Youth Items and Much More!

Tickets are $50 per person, $70 per couple or parent/child. $20 for youths under 17. Ticket includes dinner, drinks, 1 year membership in QDMA plus six issues of the Quality Whitetails publication. Tickets available from Vicky Timm at 989-727-2594 or Jeremy Hahn at 727-2700.

Tickets are $25 each (prior to February 11, after $30) and can be purchased at the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce, Buck’s Bait & Tackle, Clem’s Bait & Tackle and Top O’ Michigan Insurance. New this year: Kid’s games! There will be a ton of great prizes! For a list of rules, regulations and prizes please visit www.icefishingalpena.com

An old fashion, pre-lenten, Polish tradition at it's finest! Choose from plain, raisin or date with coatings of granulated sugar, powdered sugar or plain. Cost: $7/dozen or $4/half-dozen

We hope to have paczki available by 1p.m. and will sell until 6p.m. (or until sold out). If any paczki remain, they will be for sale on Sunday from 11:30a.m. until sold out. To order in advance, call Mary Winton at 989-340-0781 or St. Mary Office at 989-354-2322.

The Detroit Red Wing Alumni hockey team will be playing a game against the "Alpena Flyers" (made up team of Alpena hockey players). Joe Kocur, Darren McCarty & even a few possible recent Red Wings will be here. Tickets are available at NLA, adult tickets are $11, kids are $6. There will be silent auction items and a chance to have items signed by Kocur & McCarty.

We’ll serve a great smothered pork dinner for you to enjoy as you listen to music by Jack Twining. Everyone welcome! Suggested donation for those 60 and over is just $2.50. Cost for those under 60 is $5.50.

Just because we’re not in New Orleans, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate Mardi Gras. Come down to the Center for a little Mardi Gras fun! Queen and King will be crowned at lunch and dinner.

Make your own cozy warm felted wool mittens in this great class with Kay Hug. Bring an old felted wool sweater and join in the fun. Everyone welcome.

Lincoln School Parent Advisory Council is proudly sponsoring a Pancake Supper and Basket Raffle as a fundraiser for Lincoln Elementary School. Menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, two pieces of sausage, juice, milk, and coffee. Cost for dinner is $3 per person or a family of 4 for $10; under 5 is free. Cost for raffle tickets is 1 for $1 or 6 for $5.

To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org for more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.  Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.

Country music from a Detroit area artist. Tickets $5. Book your table early, our shows sell out!  Call 989-354-6164. Check out the website: http://www.davidshelbymusic.com/

Lunch and Dinner. Join us for cake & ice cream as we celebrate February birthdays.